Craig Leach
Parkville,MO
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with over 10 years of experience in warehouse operations and team management. Skilled in problem-solving, effective communication, and training staff, leading to reduced downtime and improved employee performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Warehouse Supervisor
Vistar
07.2017 - Current
- Directed nightly operations to streamline warehouse workflow and uphold accuracy of inventory records.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Coordinated with logistics team to optimize shipping schedules and delivery timelines.
- Facilitated communication between shifts to maintain operational continuity and resolve issues.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to foster employee development and accountability.
- Enforced compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards goals, address concerns or challenges, and recognize outstanding individual contributions to the team''s success.
- Reduced workplace accidents by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular safety audits.
- Managed a team of 25+ employees, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisors on transitional tasks at shift changeovers to minimize disruptions in workflow continuity.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Night Warehouse Lead
Vistar
08.2010 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for inventory management and equipment operation.
- Implemented process improvements, leading to enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, maintaining accurate records of inventory levels and shipments.
- Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement in order fulfillment accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to optimize warehouse layout, improving accessibility and reducing handling time.
- Led cross-functional team meetings to address challenges and facilitate solutions in day-to-day operations.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment by closely monitoring shipping schedules and coordinating with carriers.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
Receiving Clerk
Vistar
09.2005 - 08.2009
- Coordinated inbound shipments, ensuring accurate receipt and inspection of products.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
- Operated warehouse management systems to track incoming and outgoing inventory efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline receiving processes and enhance productivity.
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company standards.
- Conducted quality inspections on received merchandise to maintain inventory integrity.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately receiving, processing, and organizing incoming shipments.
- Reduced errors in order processing by carefully inspecting received goods for damages or discrepancies and reporting any issues promptly.
- Supported warehouse operations by assisting with picking, packing, and loading orders as needed during peak periods.
Warehouse Order Selector
Vistar
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Operated warehouse equipment to accurately select and prepare customer orders.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through systematic counting and quality checks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize order fulfillment processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Exceeded daily performance metrics by consistently meeting or surpassing established picking goals and standards.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Improved order accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying each picked item against the pick list.
- Increased productivity by quickly locating and picking items using a handheld scanner for barcode verification.
- Loaded shipments onto trucks with care, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing damage to products during transit.
- Safely operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transport picked orders to the packing area.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through accurate order fulfillment, resulting in fewer returns due to incorrect items shipped.
- Promoted workplace safety through adherence to company guidelines when operating equipment, lifting heavy objects, and navigating within the warehouse space.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonner Springs High School
Bonner Springs, KS05-1996
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Warehouse operations
- Stock control
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Performance evaluations
- Problem-solving
- Customer care
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inventory and stocking
- Employee safety
- Team coaching
- Safety standards
- Billing and invoicing
- Conflict resolution
- Hiring and training
- Safety monitoring
Certification
- Forklift License
- Electric Pallet Jack/Double
- Dock stocker
- Cherry picker
Timeline
Night Warehouse Supervisor
Vistar
07.2017 - Current
Night Warehouse Lead
Vistar
08.2010 - 07.2017
Warehouse Order Selector
Vistar
03.2006 - 09.2006
Receiving Clerk
Vistar
09.2005 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Bonner Springs High School